On Christ the King Sunday, we celebrate the coming reign of Jesus Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God the Father and reigns over all of creation. We invite Jesus to reign in our hearts, in our lives so that we may glorify him in all that we think, say and do.…
At the beginning of the service, Jon Wiggs, co-chair of the Staff Parish Committee reads a letter from District Superintendent Rev. Melissa Rynders introducing Willowbrook’s new Associate Pastor Lisa Marie Tautua’a to replace Rev. Ruth Blum who recently retired. We look forward to greeting Pastor Tautua’a on November 1st. Pastor Matt Ashley opened his message…
Rev. Ruth Blum shares her last message on Growing in Faith, prior to announcing her retirement plans.
In our Christmas in July celebration Rev. Matt Ashley shares delightful memories of Christmas as a child along with scripture references in Isaiah and the first chapter of John. Christmas in July reminds us that Jesus is still coming again. We must be sure we are ready for his coming. Jesus comes to us daily…
We are blessed when we take the time to prayerfully listen for God’s direction. The story of Mary and Martha almost seems like Mary does not need to help around the house. But, while spending time with Jesus is very important, we also need to be willing to use our other spiritual gifts including hospitality…
John 12:1-8, In this passage, Rev. Gary points out that Jesus is trying to teach His disciples the importance of the sacrifice He will soon give when he is crucified and resurrected so that they may live. This transition in his teaching is still confusing to them and when Mary anoints His feet with perfume,…
Rev. Gary Kennedy reminds us that we, along with people around the world are celebrating the birth of the Christ child. We come together in a unified spirit of worship. For some, being seated in church at this moment is possibly their first moment of peace in an otherwise busy holiday season. Sometimes we forget…
Scripture reminds us we are not alone when we experience trials and discomfort. We are assured over and again that there is nothing too great for the Lord. God is with us and walks with us through the valleys. We are never alone. Thank you, Jesus! May we praise God daily for his constant presence.…
Malachi is not the first prophet to point out that God’s people were not following God’s plan for them. Malachi is reminding people that there is a Saviour coming and people will have to repent. Pastor Gary Kennedy points out that we, like they are called to repentance. If not for Emmanuel, we all would…
In 2 Corinthians 9:5-12 in the New Living Translation we are reminded God loves a cheerful giver! On this final day of our Pledge Campaign we are reminded by Rev. Gary Kennedy that our gifts are to come from the heart. God does not want us to give grudgingly but joyfully. We are also praising…